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Over 2000 students to benefit from Morobe government scholarship

A total of 2,625 students from Morobe, enrolled across 60 institutions nationwide, have been selected as beneficiaries of the Morobe Provincial Government Gerson Solulu Scholarship [MPGGSS] following a thorough screening process. Reverend Elimas Bakung, Chairman of the MPGGSS, announced that the successful candidates, recognized by the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology, met […]

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First woman takes Speaker chair in 50 years of independence

As assistant speaker, North Bougainville MP, Francesca Semoso made history today as the first female member of Parliament to chair the proceedings this morning. This after almost 50 years of Independence. Ms. Semoso performed the role of speaker with confidence, calling the house to order and starting the business of the day, with petitions and […]

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Authority replaces Department of Petroleum and Energy

The passage of the National Petroleum bill 2025 and the Oil and Gas Amendment Bill 2025, now sees to the establishment of the National Petroleum Authority which replaces the Department of Petroleum and Energy. Both sides of the house voted in favor of these bills, with an absolute majority vote of 84 to nil for […]

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Parliament passes major amendments

The National Government has used its numerical strength to pass two important Constitutional Amendments this afternoon. The first is an amendment to Section 1-4-5 of the Constitution, which gives an 18 months grace period to the Prime Minister, when an unsuccessful Vote of the Confidence Motion, is moved against him or her. Parliament voted 81 […]

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Kapuls duo join Melbourne’s Bendigo City FC

PNG Kapuls duo Emmanuel Simon and Yagi Yasasa have arrived safely in Melbourne to join Bendigo City FC in the State 5 Victorian football league this season. This move was made possible by former PNG forward George Slefendorfas, who said both players arrived in Melbourne and are set to go straight into training with their […]

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Manus training centre celebrates new era of education with APTC handover

Yesterday marked a significant milestone for the Manus Training Centre [MTC] as the institution officially received a new computer lab, ablution block, and carpentry tools and equipment from the Australian Pacific Training Coalition [APTC]. The handover ceremony, attended by students and dignitaries, celebrated the remarkable transformation of the MTC, a pillar of education on Manus […]

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IOM: address climate change effects at community level

The International Organization of Migration says bottom-up approach is necessary to address the effects of natural disasters in rural areas. An IOM team recently visited Jiwaka province to strengthen collaborations with Natural Disaster Centre office, outlined that climate change is one of the major disasters affecting many communities in the country. IOM chief of mission […]

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Morobe provincial government approves K723.96m budget for 2025

Morobe Govenor Luther Wenge has acknowledged Treasury Minister Ian Ling-Stukey for approving Morobe’s budget of K723.96m. The 2025 Morobe Provincial Budget prioritizes infrastructure improvements, social service delivery, and economic initiatives, with significant allocations to capital projects, education, and local commerce. While it represents an incremental increase from 2024, the budget maintains a focus on operational […]

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Oceania region to join Commonwealth Games relay following Baton launch by King Charles

Patron of the Commonwealth, His Majesty, King Charles, launched the inaugural Commonwealth Kings Baton Relay for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games at the Buckingham Palace on Monday. King Charles placed his message into the Baton before he passed it to the first Baton-bearer Sir Chris Hoy. This marks 500 days the Commonwealth Baton will travel […]